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The 17-year-old, already one of Japan's biggest sporting celebrities, finished tied for 13th to pass the "million dollar" barrier and shatter Shigeki Maruyama's record.
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Younger generations, which do not lead lifestyles nearly as healthy as that of their forebears, are actually experiencing a decrease in life expectancy on the island.
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Photos from Chikuraku Festival--where over 10,000 bamboo candles are illuminated in various shapes and places making you feel as if you are floating. A truly unforgettable experience.
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Colorful photos of illuminations in Japan and a list of illumination sites around Tokyo.
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Beautiful shots of the autumn leaves in Yoyogi park
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Iwaidou, the hidden Buddhist forest temple of Chichibu, Japan is a serene gem in the middle of a forest that keeps its secrets well. This is a place not that far from Tokyo that offers great escape without having to exert the full effort one needs to when hiking up a proper mountain.
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The Japan Blog Matsuri is an opportunity for everyone who writes about Japan to share their work with a wider audience. This month's topic is "Christmas", and your entries will be published on the JapanSoc Community Blog on Christmas Eve.
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It's a holiday Monday morning, the sun is shining, the air is crisp and cool, what do you do? Go on a haikyo! And? This haikyo site has the privilege of being ranked the number one haikyo in Japan.
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I just found this tale of Santa being presented nailed to a cross by retailers in Japan after WWII. Somehow I suspect it isn't true - has anyone else heard of this?
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Exploration of 2 haikyo apartment blocks fenced behind a tall plate metal fence in Sagamihara- ivy creeps over everything, the view from the roof is beautiful.
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Great recap and photos of spending a night on the summit of Jizo-ga-dake at temperatures below -15 degrees in just a bivvy! Some truly stunning (HDR) photos. This person consistently takes the best shots of mountains, landscapes and nature of any photographer I am aware of in Japan.
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Candy returns, you knew that. But did you know about the candy petition?
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A sexy, forty-something obasan in Takadanobaba was seen walking 5 dogs, or rather walking 3 and carrying 2 in separate bags. I can't help but wonder why five dogs...and how it got to be that number. Did she get them all at once? Did she build the pack up slowly, one-by-one? And why do two need
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Cool customized bikes from Japan known as "Dekochari".
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